Snack
Fari Masa (Fried Dough Puffs)

Fari Masa (Fried Dough Puffs)

Niger

45Minutes
EasyLevel
5Serves
10Steps
About

A beloved Nigerien street breakfast, light leavened dough fried into golden puffs, crisp outside and airy within, sold hot from roadside pans.

Equipment
  • Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Deep pan
  • Slotted spoon
Ingredients
Plain flour3 cups
Instant yeast1.5 tsp
Sugar2 tbsp
Salt1/2 tsp
Egg1
Warm water1.5 cups
Oil for deep fryingas needed

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